pearlite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.
Alternative form of perlite.

/ˈpɜːlaɪt/ /ˈpɝlaɪt/

pearlite pearlites

From pearl + -ite.

perlite

pearlitic

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